Simply Superb Swans

WE ARE CUSTODIANS OF THE PLANET AND HAVE A DUTY TO CARE FOR IT. For the past 18 years I've had the privilege of watching and caring for the resident Swans on our local river estuary. I have been charmed and fascinated by their parental skills and beauty in the water, they are Simply Superb Swans. Annual Membership to the River Nairn Swans and Waterfowl Trust is £20 for a family, can be paid securely through the PayPal Donate button below. Thank you.

Wednesday, 29 July 2020

Dog Grabs Duck - Appeal

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Just before 12 today, I witnessed an unattended white and brown Spaniel taking a duck from the riverside behind the Seaman's hall in Fis...
Monday, 27 July 2020

Best Start

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The River wildlife has had the best start for some years, partially due to the virus pandemic and local conditions.  The lockdown m...
Friday, 24 July 2020

Moulting Time

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This is the time of year when moulting takes place on the river. Sue has now lost her main flight feathers and will be unable to fly for...
Wednesday, 22 July 2020

Nature in The Raw

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Thanks to a local couple Mark and Vicky for helping an injured drake this morning. They stopped me on my usual morning river round poin...
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Sunday, 19 July 2020

Evolution In Action

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My observations on the river birds over the years have given me quite a few surprises and much learning and awe of nature. Season after ...
Thursday, 16 July 2020

Family Dip

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For those of you who have not yet had the chance to see the cygnets growing, a short video below. Brilliant sunshine and very warm ...
Monday, 13 July 2020

Stalking Heron - Camouflage

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One thing about Herons, they are easy to photograph mainly standing stalk still.  Stalking prey is their speciality and ducklings a...
Saturday, 11 July 2020

Cygnet Preening

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Seems like ages ago that the cygnets were balls of fluff, so thought I better show you all some close up video of a cygnet busy preening...
Wednesday, 8 July 2020

One Month On

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Cygnets are a month old and already bigger than Mallard ducks!  Now eating the same feed as the parents ensures rapid growth. ...
Sunday, 5 July 2020

Cute Ducklings

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We have over 26 recently hatched ducklings on the lower river just now. Weather conditions are not in their favour with cold temperature...
Saturday, 4 July 2020

Learning Lessons - Swan Behaviour

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I am often asked questions about the Swans and their behaviour. One which has come up several times over the years is " why do th...
Thursday, 2 July 2020

Injured Ducks Recovery

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After a week's treatment the female duck rescued last week from aggressive Drakes is recovering well. There is now only a ...
Tuesday, 30 June 2020

Cygnets Growing

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Just over three weeks since hatching, the cygnets are now the size of Mallard ducks!  Today our Swan family chilled out enjoying th...
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